Explain Kant’s ethical theory’ (25 marks.) Kant’s ethical theory is an absolute and deontological theory. This means that humans are seeking the ultimate end called the supreme good also known as the ‘summon Bonnum’. Kant says that morality is a categorical imperative‚ this is a duty which must always be obeyed in all possible situations. A categorical imperative is what is needed to find what is right or wrong. Kant argued that to act morally is to do one’s duty‚ and one’s duty is to obey the
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The ethical dilemma that I have decided on for this assignment is a choice that I must do a couple times a week minimum. This choice always tear’s at me when having to decide which way I will lean. The decision or “dilemma” that I face is having to up-sale extra work or not too. I know this might not sound like an ethical dilemma‚ but for dealership technicians it is. I remain under pressure from upper management to obtain more up-sales on every vehicle that comes in for service. Now how is this
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Formulas of Universal Law (FUL) and the Formula of Law of Nature (FLN) to four famous examples of maxims contrary to duty‚ in his major works (the Groundwork‚ Metaphysical of Moral and Critique of Practical Reason)‚ supports the thought that Kant’s ethical theory might be understood as a constructivist under the standard model. Wood puts this connection as follows:
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Feminism is a broad term that generally means a movement that seeks gender equality and the end of sexism (MacKinnon‚ B. 2015). In ethical theory‚ feminism conflicts with the traditional approaches to morality such as‚ autonomy‚ impartiality‚ and neutrality; these values are often stressed in male dominated cultures. However‚ the female approach to morality centers on relationships (MacKinnon‚ B. 2015). It is important to note that while many women take both approaches to morality‚ men tend to
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philosophy/ theory (Merriam-Webster‚ n.d.). Also‚ praxis can be defined as an application or performing of an art‚ knowledge‚ or skill (Merriam-Webster‚ n.d.). Praxis is a method which entails a primarily reflective in a responsive to a multifaceted and complicated human phenomenon that is the heart of clinical analysis in nursing (Lutz‚ Jones‚ & Kendall‚ 1997). The purpose of this discuss is to provide the readers with information regarding ideological and theoretical influences‚ ethical framework
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Differences Between Ethical Theories Ethical theories are based on explained ethical principles. There are three major ethical theories: virtue ethics‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. in this paper the similarities and diffrences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. The meaning of virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics would need to be defined in order to be able to distiguish the similarities and diffrences. The virtue theory judges a person
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other organizations because it produces desired goods or services more efficiently and effectively than they do” (Jones & George‚ 2010 p. 22). Knowing the definition of competitive advantage is not sufficient for managers to be able to apply a market based value driven management strategy. The authors intend to give the readers an overview of the key pillars that are necessary to develop and maintain competitive advantage globally within
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too intricate for any one theory to dominate the field. The values used to formulate a system of just law are often times based upon personal preference‚ unseen biases‚ or self-motivation. Law is such an intrinsic facet to so many different aspects of life that finding a theory of justice capable of covering the entirety of law is impossible. The fact is that‚ man has neither the impartialness nor the capability of creating such a complete theory. Without a complete theory for application we are forced
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individual’s ethical decision-making is a topic that has sparked interest in researchers for years. One variable that research has revealed frequently as having a significant correlation with ethical decision-making processes is gender (Chung 2003‚ Loo 2003‚ Hume 2006‚ Bernardi 2008‚ Dalton 2011). However‚ studies about social desirability response bias (SDRB) suggest that this bias can be highly correlated with gender and in some cases fully mediate the effects of gender on ethical decision-making
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studies ethical? This essay argues that the two studies done by Latané and Darley (1968) “group Inhabitation of Bystander Intervention in Emergencies” and Darley and Latané (1968) “Bystander Intervention in Emergencies: Diffusion of responsibity” are unethical. These studies are unethical because they break ethical principles. There are three main ethical principles that the researchers have broken in the two studies. Which were fidelity‚ respect for persons and nonmaleficence. Ethical principles
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